Michigan Drug Crimes Defense Attorney

Unyielding Defense. Powerful Results. Protecting Your Freedom When Everything Is at Stake.

Being arrested or charged with a drug crime in Michigan can feel like your entire future is on the line — because it is. Even a simple possession charge can lead to jail, a criminal record, and lasting consequences that follow you for life. And if you are an immigrant, you can be deported. Felony-level drug charges, such as distribution or manufacturing, carry years of prison time, loss of rights, and intense government scrutiny.

At Avanti Law Group, we understand the fear, confusion, and urgency you’re experiencing — and we’re ready to fight for your freedom, your rights, and your future.

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Michigan Drug Laws Are Harsh — But You Have Options

Michigan has some of the toughest drug laws in the country. But tough laws don’t mean automatic guilt. You have constitutional rights and legal defenses, and we know how to use them.

We Defend Clients Charged With:

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance (including cocaine, heroin, meth, ecstasy, prescription pills without a prescription)
  • Possession With Intent to Deliver or Distribute
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Drug Manufacturing / Cultivation
  • Prescription Drug Fraud
  • Marijuana Violations (outside regulated compliance)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • School Zone or Firearm Enhancements
  • Federal Drug Charges

Drug Crime Penalties in Michigan

Penalties vary widely based on the type of drug, quantity, and whether the charge involves intent to distribute or manufacture:

ChargePenalty Range
Simple Possession (Small Amounts)Up to 2 years in prison + fines
Possession of Cocaine/Heroin (Any Amount)Felony — Up to 4–20 years depending on weight
Possession with Intent to Distribute (Schedule I/II)Up to life in prison (for large quantities)
Manufacture / Delivery20 years to Life depending on substance and amount
Drug charges near schools / parksEnhanced sentencing
Second or Habitual OffensesSignificantly higher penalties

Additionally, a conviction may lead to:

  • Loss of driver’s license
  • Ineligibility for student loans or financial aid
  • Immigration consequences, including deportation
  • Permanent felony record
  • Asset forfeiture of cash, vehicles, or property

What Sets Us Apart? Strategic. Fearless. Results-Driven.

Attorneys Raquel Guzman, Victor Jimenez and the Avanti team bring a relentless trial mindset and deep understanding of Michigan’s drug laws to every case. Whether you’re facing your first offense or have prior convictions, we know how to build the strongest possible defense.

Here’s how we fight for you:

  • Investigate search and seizure violations (Were your rights violated?)
  • Challenge the legality of traffic stops, warrants, and arrests
  • Question lab testing, chain of custody, and credibility of informants
  • Negotiate reduced charges or diversion for first-time offenders
  • Take your case to trial — and win — when the system won’t play fair

Alternative Sentencing and Diversion Programs

If you’re eligible, we can help you pursue treatment-based outcomes instead of punishment. These programs can keep a conviction off your record:

  • 7411 Deferral (First-Time Drug Possession)
  • HYTA (Holmes Youthful Trainee Act)
  • Drug Court
  • Sobriety or Mental Health Programs
  • TASC / Rehabilitation Referrals

What to Expect from Avanti Law Group

When you work with us, you get:

  • An aggressive and experienced drug crimes defense attorney
  • Personalized attention and a legal strategy tailored to your case
  • Fast, thorough investigations of every legal angle
  • Professional courtroom advocacy that commands respect
  • Bilingual representation in English and Spanish

We have successfully handled criminal cases from arrest to trial and won — including felony dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and negotiated resolutions that saved our clients’ freedom and future.

Charged With a Drug Crime? Don’t Wait. Call Now.

Even if you think the evidence is stacked against you — don’t plead guilty without talking to us first. Every drug case has a defense. Let us find yours and start fighting back.

Call Avanti Law Group today to schedule a confidential consultation. Your rights, your freedom, and your future are worth protecting — and we’re here to help you do just that.